A selection of our projects in the Midlands and East

Midlands & East

Midlands & East covers the heritage of the heart of England, from the Peak District to postwar New Towns.

Anne Jenkins is Director of England, Midlands & East.
Robyn Llewellyn is Head of Engagement, England, Midlands & East
Jonathan Platt is Head of Investment, England, Midlands & East

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Upcoming events

Our regular funding workshops and advice sessions are a great opportunity to find out about our funding, get tips on how to make a good application and network with other organisations from your area.

You can also find out what’s going on across the UK in our events calendar.

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England, Midlands & East: committee decisions June 2019

Minutes of the meeting of the Committee for Midlands & East on 11 June 2019 at 11am in Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire.

Publication

England, Midlands & East: delegated decisions April 2019

Schedule of Decisions under delegated powers to the Head of Investment, England, Midlands & East Area on the 25 April 2019.

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Identities & Stories: Caribbean Takeaway Takeover in Essex

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Green Fingers

People involved in Risk Takers and History Makers

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Risk Takers and History Makers - Celebrating the voices of the Women of Bedford

A young man is interviewed by two volunteers

Volunteers interview LGBT people about their memories

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Wolverhampton LGBT History

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North Staffordshire Oatcake Obsessions

Local shop alongside the number five bus route in Birmingham

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My Route

Volunteers collect toads in buckets to carry safely across roads Paul Cooper

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'Go Toads!' Community Project

Two students interviewing an older person

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New College Worcester students help collect memories

Story

25 years: The Silverstone Experience says #ThanksToYou!

In October 2019, the brand-new Silverstone Experience opened its doors to the public at the famous motor racing circuit. Housed in a former Second World War RAF hangar, and seven years in the making, it allows visitors to journey through the history of motor sport and Silverstone’s fascinating

Story

25 years: reviving the forgotten heritage of The Broads

To celebrate The National Lottery’s 25th Birthday, we explore the areas around The Broads and uncover how our investment is ensuring its important histories will never be forgotten.

Story

Pride and prejudice: stories of love against the odds

The National Lottery-funded Colour of Love project captured the poignant stories of mixed-race couples and their families in 1940s–1970s Nottinghamshire. Here are some of our favourites.

News article

'Green legacy' for Coventry UK City of Culture 2021

When Coventry becomes UK City of Culture 2021, its nature and green spaces will be placed centre stage thanks National Lottery investment.

18/10/2019

News article

Saving the nation's heritage for 25 years

As Historic England publishes its annual Heritage At Risk Register, we celebrate some of the places we have helped save over the past quarter of a century.

17/10/2019

Story

Meet five rare species who’ll see a brighter future in the Brecks

After a £2millon National Lottery grant, the landscape and wildlife of the Brecks is set for a boost.

Blog

How a medieval church is supporting mental health in Ipswich

Grade II* listed St Mary at the Quay reopened in 2016 as heritage and wellbeing centre Quay Place. This World Mental Health Day, we go behind the scenes.

10/10/2019

Publication

England, Midlands & East: Committee decisions September 2019

SF4 Second round applications for discussion and decision The Brecks Fen Edge & Rivers Landscape Partnership Applicant: Suffolk County Council Decision: Award grant of £1,970,400 (56%) Restoring the Historic Heart of Gainsborough Applicant: West Lindsey District Council Decision: Award grant of £1

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A century of black British history

Archiving the Past, Reflecting the Future is a National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported initiative that seeks to redress the balance in the way that black British history is documented and shared. It fills in the gaps where voices from the African and African Caribbean diaspora have been lost or

02/10/2019

Blog

How a 200-year-old society is inspiring young minorities in Brum

Don't Settle Lunar Campfires provide a safe space for young people of colour to talk about their experiences. It was an honour to be involved in the first one.

27/09/2020

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Upcoming events

England, Midlands & East: committee decisions June 2019

England, Midlands & East: delegated decisions April 2019

Identities & Stories: Caribbean Takeaway Takeover in Essex

Green Fingers

Risk Takers and History Makers - Celebrating the voices of the Women of Bedford

Wolverhampton LGBT History

North Staffordshire Oatcake Obsessions

My Route

'Go Toads!' Community Project

New College Worcester students help collect memories

25 years: The Silverstone Experience says #ThanksToYou!

25 years: reviving the forgotten heritage of The Broads

Pride and prejudice: stories of love against the odds

'Green legacy' for Coventry UK City of Culture 2021

Saving the nation's heritage for 25 years

Meet five rare species who’ll see a brighter future in the Brecks

How a medieval church is supporting mental health in Ipswich

England, Midlands & East: Committee decisions September 2019

A century of black British history

How a 200-year-old society is inspiring young minorities in Brum

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